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Publisher's Summary

With a blend of witty confessions and unscientific observations, Mindy writes about everything from being a timid young chubster afraid of her own bike to living the Hollywood life, dating, friendships, and planning her own funeral - all executed with several conveniently placed stopping points for you to run errands and make phone calls.

Would you try another book written by Mindy Kaling or narrated by Mindy Kaling?

Overall, I found this book funny, warm, laid-back-easy-listening... at times a little irritating. Her remarks on men and culture were at times quite brash and cringeworthy. Mindy admits that she fails when it comes to making racist jokes...I wholeheartedly agree, and fail to understand why she persisted with it anyway even though she knew it was an epic glitch.

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

Her honesty made it interesting.

What about Mindy Kaling’s performance did you like?

I thought it was well read. I like that she didn't read everything. If an audiobook is more than one hour long, I think it helps to have different narrators drop by occasionally. Nice touch.

Could you see Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? being made into a movie or a TV series? Who would the stars be?

I love Mindy. I think she's entertaining and inspiring. So when I heard the sound bite of this audio book I was excited. When I started listening to the book Mindy's animated voice kept my interest- but after a while I realised that I wasn't being stimulated mentally. This audio story is very safe- it skims the surface, and I feel Mindy has more to her than this. I kinda wish I'd downloaded Lena Dunhams book.

Mindy Kaling is a gifted comic with a lot of skill, but I found this book surprisingly flimsy and vapid. I listened to the whole thing in one go, and it felt fun and also like a bit of a waste of time, like watching a dance movie marathon when you have your period. I don't want to slate her, because I do think she's really funny, but this is a bit like listening to a self-centred fifteen year old monologuing.

Aaaand I didn't want to mention it because hey, be who you are and everything, but her voice is really, really grating after a while.

I'm a fan for the most part, which is why I chose her book. I wish I hadn't now, as her voice grates on you after a very short while, and I would have expected more oomph! Especially as she's telling her own story. It just sounds like any kind of talentless and insta-famous (which she really isn't) millennial just droning on. She MUST have more interesting things to tell us about, and in a more interesting way - she's very talented, but I feel like she didn't go into any depth or especially push herself. It feels a bit half arsed. As if a first date had asked her "so tell me about yourself"

This book was so funny and witty. Mindy is a fabulous narrator with some great stories to share. I cannot wait to listen to her other book. Smart, fierce, down to earth. She is a brilliant writer and so god damn likeable just like Tina's fey and Amy Poehler. Can't recommend enough.

Just felt so...read. Might as well just read the book. Take note from Drew Barrymore's Wildflower or anything by Danielle Laporte. Shallow, vapid...sure it's funny but I don't think that's enough.

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Ralph Clayton

Moscow

30/05/16

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"want a headache?"

Her voice and manner of speech is absolutely irritating. Just listening to it will give u a huge headache guaranteed. Content wise, half the book are mad ramblings about what the author doesn't like and is not even half funny. Most listeners will end up either confused or not liking the content. I'd definitely recommend to pass on this one. Two hours of this was enough to make me wanna jump out of a window from a very tall skyscraper. Basically this is a four hour meaningless rant. If I wanted to listen to someone, whining and complaining for 4 hours. I'd be listening to my wife.

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Sanhita Udaykumar Parab

19/04/16

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"A great read for NBC comedy fans! "

For Office fans/ who have followed Kaling's career this is inspiring, heart warming, funny. she has some great things to say about feminism, comedy, writing, work ethic in showbiz and values that can be applied to any field without being preachy AT ALL

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Laura

14/01/15

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"Easy Listening"

I found Mindys book an easy listen and really quite funny. If your a fan of Mindys show get this book.

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chelsie

ballajura, Australia

26/05/14

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"Love! Love! Love!"

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! I am listening to it for my second time and it is still as funny as the first time!

What other book might you compare Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? to and why?

Tina Fey maybe? Mindy puts everything her way and she is hilarious doing so!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I laughed so hard I cried! On public transport!

Any additional comments?

Buy it!

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